Jan Jiri (Johann) Balzer (1738 – 1799)
• Was a Czech engraver in the Kingdom of Bohemia.
• Balzer was born at Kuks, in Bohemia, in 1738.
• He was first instructed in art by Michal Rentz.
• Balzer subsequently completed his education by travelling through Germany, where he visited several Academies.
• He chiefly resided at Prague, where he produced numerous works.
• He died in 1799.